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VHCC offers Soft
Tissue Mobilization
The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center offers sound-assisted
soft-tissue mobilization (SASTM), which is an amazing soft tissue
therapy technique. Physical therapists, Dr. Stephen Winner and
Stephanie Goubeaux, along with Physical Therapy Assistant, Jennifer
Everman, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Cindy Bowers,
are certified in SASTM. The SASTM method is used by the NFL, NBA,
MLB, Cirque du Soleil, USA Olympics and Track and Field, NIKE Training
Center, and university athletic training programs. By doing the
same SASTM method, VHCC patients receive similar outcomes as
professional and amateur athletes.
SASTM, a research-based method developed by David Graston, is a form of
soft tissue mobilization, which enables clinicians to efficiently
locate and treat individuals diagnosed with soft tissue
dysfunction. The SASTM method allows the clinician to detect scar
tissue and treat it in an alternate manner utilizing a variety of
ceramic-polymer based tools, as opposed to using hands alone. The
instruments used also provide the clinician with a mechanical advantage
and are also sensitive to subtle restrictions in the tissue.
SASTM has proven to have highly effective results as it provides an
innovative method to expedite the restoration and recovery of patients
to full, functional lives.
Based on the “Gua Sha” technique used in Chinese Medicine for hundreds
of years, SASTM assists in cross-fiber massage. This is used to
find and break down areas exhibiting soft-tissue fibrosis or constant
inflammation. The micro trauma inflicted through the instrument
initiates a healing flow, and then ice and stretching are used to help
control pain, remodel tissue and restore function.
Soft tissue mobilization has been used to treat a number of
diagnoses. SASTM has most effectively been used in the
restoration of function and the reduction of pain. Below is a
list of diagnoses SASTM can help to treat:
Achilles Tendonitis (Heel Pain)
Ankle Strains/Sprains (Medial/Lateral)
Bicep Tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Pain (Neck)
DeQuervain’s Syndrome (Gamer’s thumb)
Frozen Shoulder
Groin Pulls
Hammer Toe
Hamstring Injuries
Hip Replacements
Joint Contractures
Knee Replacements
Knee Sprains
Lumbar/Sacral Pain (Low Back)
Medial/Lateral Epicondylitis
Morton’s Neuroma
Musculoskeletal Imbalances
Patellar Tendonitis (Anterior Knee Pain)
Quadriceps Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Scars (Surgical/Traumatic)
Shin Splints
Sacral Iliac Pain (Low Back)
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Pain (Mid Back)
Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
Trigger Finger
Turf Toe
A recent Versailles Health Care Center Outpatient Patient was thrilled
with her outcome utilizing the SASTM method. “A few years ago I
had surgery on my right foot for a neuroma and since then, it’s been
nothing but a mess. When I developed a neuroma on my left foot, I
opted for no surgery and instead sought treatment at VHCC. My
therapist used the SASTM method and I had great results with no need
for surgery!”
If you are interested in learning more about the SASTM method offered
at The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center, contact Dr.
Stephen Winner at 937.526.0130. The Rehab Clinic at VHCC offers
inpatient and outpatient therapy to people of all ages. It
employs 13 full-time local therapists and is open seven days a
week. Other specialty programs offered are Cardiac, Orthopedic –
Pre & Postsurgical, Pulmonary, Pain Management, Urinary
Incontinence, Stroke Recovery, Vestibular-Balance/Falls, Parkinson’s,
Sports Medicine, Hand/Wrist, Shoulder, Traction, Manual Therapy, and
much more.
Photo: L to R: PTA Jennifer Everman, PT Stephanie Goubeaux, COTA
Cindy Bowers, and PT Stephen Winner.
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